Graduate Studies at Salisbury University

Information for New & Current Students

About Graduate Study at SU

Graduate study at Salisbury
University provides baccalaureate degree holders from the U.S.
and abroad with opportunities for professional advancement and
personal enrichment. The graduate curriculum is designed to
assist students in attaining greater mastery of their fields of
specialization, improving skills in pursuing independent study,
and increasing professional knowledge and ability through the
study of new findings in areas of special interest. We currently
offer 14 Master’s degrees in Science and Technology; Education
and Professional Studies; and Liberal Arts as well as a PhD in
Nursing. For more information visit the
Graduate
Studies Programs

Catalog

Students admitted to master’s degree programs
are generally allowed to satisfy graduation requirements as
stated in any single catalog of the University that satisfies
the following conditions: (1) The catalog selected is in effect
for the semester of the student’s formal admission to a master’s
degree program, or any subsequent catalog in force while
enrollment within the program is maintained, provided it does
not predate the student’s year of graduation by more than seven
years. (2) The catalog selected meets all requirements imposed
by external agencies. Please note that the catalog does not
require the University to retain and/or provide discontinued
policies, curricula, special facilities or resources unnecessary
for the completion of the existing academic program.We strongly suggest
that you consult your program director or academic advisor
before registering for courses.
Click Here for
the PDF version of our most recent academic catalog. You may
also search course listings by name or course number through
your GullNet account.

Financial Aid

A limited amount of financial aid in the
form of graduate assistantships from the University and
scholarships from the Maryland State Scholarship Administration
(Maryland residents only) are available each year to selected
graduate students. Students applying for aid must complete the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and indicate
Salisbury University (title IV code of 002091). Students may
also apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
For more information
about financial assistance, contact the Financial Aid Office at
410-543-6165 by email: finaid@salisbury.edu

Tuition & Fees

Tuition and fees for each semester may be changed and
new ones established at any time by action of the Board of
Regents of the University System of Maryland. Please refer to
the Cashier’s Office Web site,
http://www.salisbury.edu/cashiers/for information and a
complete, updated listing of tuition, fees, and special course
fees and other related expenses, as well as current prices.All fees including those
incurred by students for miscellaneous items such as lost
library books and fines, parking fines, lost athletic equipment,
telephone charges, disciplinary fines and damage to University
property are also defined as “mandatory fees.” For additional
information about financial aid programs for graduate students,
visit
http://www.salisbury.edu/admissions/finaid/graduate.html

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate Assistantships enhance student
educational objectives by providing practicum-based experiences
including the development and application of teaching,
conducting research and other skills, while advancing the
mission of the University. Graduate assistantships also provide
financial support in the form of stipends and tuition assistance
to aid full or half time degree seeking students enrolled in
post baccalaureate degree programs.

Graduate assistants are eligible to receive a stipend and
tuition waiver of up to 18 credits per fiscal year (summer II,
fall, winter, spring, and summer I). To be eligible for the
tuition waiver, students must enroll for a minimum of six
credits in both the fall and spring terms. Tuition is waived
only for graduate courses applicable toward master’s degree
requirements. The tuition waiver does not include waiver of
fees. The length of appointment may be for a single term, an
academic year, 12- months or multiple years, based on the
recommendation of the dean, department chair or graduate program
director. A full-time assistantship requires a time commitment
of approximately 20 hours per week, and a half-time
assistantship requires about 10 hours per week. Hiring managers
should discuss job duties, appointment length and anticipated
time commitments with candidates prior to offering a position. For more specific details
visit
the Graduate Assistantships page or
consult the Graduate Assistantship section of the Graduate
Student Handbook.

International Students

Salisbury University provides baccalaureate
degree holders from the U.S. and abroad with opportunities for
professional advancement and personal enrichment. The Department
of Graduate Studies and Research works closely with SU’s Center
for International Students to provide information and support to
prospective and current graduate students from outside the U.S.
For more information and specific details and information about
international admissions requirements and procedures, visit the
Center for International Studies web page:
http://www.salisbury.edu/intled/ISS/admissions/

Career Services

The Career Center offers a wide range of services to
help you make a successful transition from education to the
professional world. Partnering with faculty, staff, alumni and
employers, Career Services guides students toward active
citizenship in an interdependent world through productive and
satisfying work. Services include career advising, resume
reviews, on-campus job listings, an online database of employers
and job openings, career planning classes and more. The Career
Service Center is located in the Guerrieri University Center,
Room 133. Contact them at 410-543-6075, via e-mail at
careerservices@salisbury.eduor visit them on the web
at
http://www.salisbury.edu/careerservices/

Additional Resources

If you are looking for information not found on this
page, or in the Graduate Student Handbook, click the following
link for an A to Z listing of SU websites by department and
faculty/ staff directory.
http://www.salisbury.edu/about/

Visit SU

Located on the historic Eastern Shore, SU's
beautiful campus is some 30 miles from the Atlantic beaches and
2.5 hours from Baltimore and Washington, D.C. To learn how to
schedule a visit to SU or to take a virtual campus tour, visit
http://www.salisbury.edu/admissions/visit/openhouse.html